Hi all...I'm new to the site and this is my first post. I own a 2009 Nissan Maxima and bought the vehicle used. Evidently, the prior owner hit a deer (not much damage), but the place that "fixed" the car didn't use the proper paint for the front bumper and the paint is peeling off.

I have gotten a quote from a local shop and they want $1,200 to order a new bumper, paint, and install.

I do have some mechanical skills and in order to save on some costs, was wondering about removing the old bumper and installing the new one (once it's painted). That way I save on labor charges for removal and installation of the new front bumper.

I have looked all over the internet and can't find a site that shows how to remove the front bumper on the 2009 Maxima. Have found plenty on 2008 and earlier.

Does anyone have any advice/instructions/links on how to remove the front bumper?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

here you go
http://my7thgen.org/f57/how-remove-f...er-fascia-139/

 

Thank you! I took a look at it last night and those are all the connections I saw. That helps out a bunch!

 

There's some guy on eBay that sells a painted front bumper for like $250, and then the swap is pretty straight forward if you follow the link KMoney posted.

 

I paid 1/2 that to replace mine.... labor included.

 

You can definitely save money if you decide to install the bumper yourself as many online stores sell pre-painted car parts now for the do-it-yourselfer.

If you haven't already ordered the front bumper for your 2009 Maxima, ReveMoto.com sells it for $389.99 (including part, paint and shipping costs).

You can order the part here: http://www.revemoto.com/2009-nissan-...-front-bumper/

Hope that helps!